Tag: wondercon2009

“Captain Canuck” returns in June, courtesy of two hardcover collections from IDW
Publishing. CBR News spoke with editor Scott Dunbier and original series creator
Richard Comely about the Canadian hero and the new editions.

At this past weekend’s WonderCon, Jill Thompson, the creator of Scary
Godmother and illustrator of "The Sandman" talked about her comics career and
early comic book idols, including her desire to one day be John Byrne.

Writer Brian Azzarello and cover artist Dave Johnson met with fans at San
Francisco's WonderCon to discuss Vertigo’s “100 Bullets,” from the book's origins
to the upcoming final issue to what comes next for the creative team.

Series creator and executive producer Josh Friedman joined stars Summer Glau
and Shirley Manson at WonderCon to preview new episodes and answer fan
questions about "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles."

The Academy Award-nominated star of “Sideways,” Virginia Madsen talks about
her role as Wonder Woman’s Mother, Queen Hippolyta, in the new animated film,
"Wonder Woman," on sale now on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Creator Mitch Hurwitz unites Gob Bluth, the Fonz, and Spongebob Squarepants
for "Sit Down, Shut Up," a new animated comedy coming to FOX in April. Hurwitz
and the cast met with fans at WonderCon to discuss the show.

Venerable cartoonist Stan Sakai met with fans at San Francisco's WonderCon to
discuss 25 years of his rabbit samurai, Usagi Yojimbo, including the hero's
origins, his dealings with the TMNT, animation and film and much more.

IDW Publishing staffers met with fans at WonderCon to discuss a torrent of new
books based off the upcoming "Transfromers", "G.I. Joe", and "Star Trek" movies,
including news on the "Next Generation" crew's involvement in the film.

Voice actor Elijah Wood and Director of Animation Joe Ksander met with fans at
San Francisco's WonderCon to show clips and discuss "9,' the new Shane Acker
film produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov.

Reginald Hudlin, Denys Cowan and Axel Alonso met with fans in San Francisco
to talk about BET’s new animated series based on Marvel’s classic King of
Wakanda and tease fans about the identity of the new female Black Panther.

At last weekend's WonderCon, SLG Publishing's Dan Vado shared information on
upcoming titles, talked frankly about the new Diamond minimums, and invited Bay
Area fans to two fun events at his headquarters.

At last weekend's WonderCon, "Uncanny X-Men" writer Matt Fraction and editor
Axel Alonso warned fans in the X-Men’s new home of San Francisco to watch
their backs – the Dark Avengers are coming, and they’re pissed.

McG unveiled the world premiere of a new trailer for Terminator: Salvation at WonderCon (debuting in front of "Watchmen" this week), revealing a character who believes himself human, but may be mistaken...

Vertigo gave WonderCon attendees a brief glimpse into Vertigo Crime, their new original graphic novel imprint, as well as hints of the future of the long-running imprint's regular titles, including news about the "Fables" prose novel.

“Starman,” “Superman” and "The Golden Age" writer James Robinson gave an audience a polite and rapid recap of his life, career, and characters, and some hints at the future, during his Saturday afternoon Wondercon panel.

Fans of "Spectacular Spider-Man" were treated to scenes from the upcoming second season of the hit cartoon, as well as news about the introduction of new characters and developments in the life of the animated Spidey.

Marvel's revisitation of classic X-Men tales sees a new iteration starring the All-New, All-Different X-Men under the tutelage of Scott Gray. CBR News spoke with the writer about what X-fans can expect.

IDW Publishing announced new deluxe collections for “The Rocketeer,” “Family Circus” and “Captain Canuck” during their Saturday panel at WonderCon, as well as discussing the rest of their 2009 publishing slate.

At DC's second WonderCon panel, taking place Saturday afternoon, the publisher announced that Judd Winick is the new writer on “Batman” after “Battle for the Cowl.” Winick assured fans his run will be exactly what they expect.

One of the most anticipated panels at WonderCon occurred Saturday, as "Watchmen" director Zack Snyder was joined by Dave Gibbons and the cast of the movie for some new footage and an audience Q&A session. CBR News was there.

Two new Obama-themed one-shots will follow IDW Publishing's massively successful "Presidential Material" comic by Jeff Mariotte and Tom Morgan. Plus, an exclusive look at the J. Scott Campbell cover for the first one-shot.

IDW announced that, in October, they will publish two editions of “The Rocketeer,” the pulp adventure series created, written and drawn by Dave Stevens. CBR spoke with Scott Dunbier and Laura Martin about the project.

IDW will be collecting all of cartoonist Bil Keane's “Family Circus” comic strips, beginning in November. We spoke with editor Scott Dunbier about the editions, which will present the strip as its never been seen before.

On Friday, BOOM! Studios announced a new deal with Fox Atomic, and talks about "Farscape," second printings, mobile devices, Mark Waid, Pixar, "Hexed" and more at WonderCon. Welcome to the unveiling of BOOM! 3.0!

Image’s panel at WonderCon Friday highlighted the Savage Dragon’s presidential team-up, Duncan Rouleau’s “The Great Unknown” and John Layman’s “cannibal for a good cause” title “Chew.” Plus, a huge gallery of preview art!

Friday afternoon at WonderCon's DC Nation panel, DC Comics announced which two of the June-debuting series Paul Dini will be writing, a new role for “Manhunter” Kate Spencer, and named the leads for “Gotham City Sirens.”

The acclaimed artist signs on for his first monthly gig in years in the form of an Ultimate Comics series with Jeph Loeb. CBR News spoke with the comic book superstar about what lured him back to the monthly grind.

The fan favorite artist draws his first full comic book in years, featuring Sam, Twitch and a much deadlier Clown. CBR spoke with writer/creator Todd McFarlane about Greg Capullo's triumphant return to "Spawn."